 | The
Abrams Planetarium Sky Calendar promotes skywatching for people
of all ages. As its name implies, the sheet for each month takes the form of
a calendar. Diagrams in the boxes invite the reader to track the moon's
rapid motion past the planets and bright stars of the zodiac, as well as to
follow the more leisurely pace of the planets in their conjunctions with
bright stars and other planets. The reverse side consists of a simplified
star map of the month's evening sky. The sky maps are printed
for mid-evenings, at Latitudes similar to Lansing (43 N). |
| Qué tal? in the Current Skies: An
Earth in Space Monthly Astronomy Newsletter. Here you will find useful
observing information about the visible planets, our moon and other moons,
the sun, as well as other 'things' celestial. |
| The Constellations:
This page contains a wealth of information about the constellations of the
night sky: detailed information on the stars that comprise them, as well as
the history and mythology associated with each group. |
| Star Myths and
Constellation Lore: Another source for information on the Greek and
Roman mythologies behind the constellations of today. |
| Astronomy Magazine:
"ASTRONOMY is the most popular English-language magazine in the
universe for astronomy enthusiasts." Be sure to visit their website for
lots of interesting resources. |
| Sky & Telescope
Magazine: "SINCE 1941 Sky & Telescope
has been the world's leading source of accurate and up-to-date information
about astronomy and space science. Sky & Telescope
appeals to the full spectrum of astronomy enthusiasts, from the novice ready
to purchase a first telescope, to the enthusiastic amateur looking to
enhance observing skills and equipment, to the professional desiring to keep
up with this dynamically changing field." |
| The Astronomical Society of the Pacific
was founded in 1889 by a group of Northern California professional and
amateur astronomers after joining together to view a rare total solar
eclipse. The ASP's earliest purpose was to disseminate astronomical
information - a mission which has flourished with astronomers' inexhaustible
exploration of the universe. The ASP has become the largest general
astronomy society in the world, with members from over 70 nations. The ASP
Board of Directors is comprised of members of the astronomy, educational,
and amateur communities. |
| Education Index®:
"An annotated guide to the best education-related sites on the Web.
They're sorted by subject and life stage, so you can find what you're
looking for quickly and easily." Our link will take you to their
copious listing of astronomy sites, but they provide resources for almost
any subject you want to teach. |
| Astronomy: WHAT'S
UP THIS MONTH? Simple information for locating the planets, comets,
meteor showers, constellations, and other selected objects for the current
month. |
| Phil
Harrington's Star Ware (and More!) Home Page: "Dedicated
to helping stargazers and amateur astronomers who might be looking to get a
little more out of this fascinating hobby." |
| Science
NetLinks: "strives to be a comprehensive “homepage” for K-12
science educators. Search our library of reviewed websites and lessons by
selecting a science Benchmark topic." |
| "The National Space
Society is a community of people who advocate the
creation of a space-faring civilization; understand the benefits that accrue
from space exploration; promote further probing of the next frontier; and
encourage commercial space enterprise, research, and development." |
| "The Griffith
Observatory Star Awards were established to recognize excellence in web
sites that promote public awareness of astronomy. These are the best
astronomy sites on the World Wide Web, and they present useful, thorough,
and accurate information in a well-organized and attractive way, making the
sky more accessible." |
| "The Charleston County School
District Can Do Project captures the excitement of America’s Space
Program and places it directly into the classroom to enrich the learning of
science. Teachers, students, educators and community volunteers work
directly with NASA, leading scientists and other national organizations to
actively involve teachers and students in real world hands-on science
investigations. The Can Do Project provides motivation, learning
experiences, and curricular support for K-12 classrooms. Can Do sees
excitement and motivation as a very strong method to directly influence the
success of students and continuously seeks innovative ways to enhance the
learning of real world science." |
| The University of Massachusetts
Sunwheel Project: "A Sunwheel is a calendar. Like Stonehenge, a
Sunwheel is an outdoor astronomy exhibit whose standing stones line up 
with the locations on the horizon of the
rising and setting Sun at the times of the solstices
and equinoxes. A Sunwheel on our University
campus will provide an experiential
basis for university students,
for school children, and for the general
public to learn about and understand
the cycles exhibited by the Sun throughout
the year." |
| Earth and Sky Homepage: "It's
an award winning daily science radio series heard by millions of listeners
on over 950 commercial and public stations and their translators throughout
the United States. It can also be heard in Canada, the South Pacific and on
a variety of international networks, including Armed Forces Radio, World
Radio Network and Voice of America. Each day, Deborah Byrd and Joel Block
discuss popular science subjects that affect our everyday lives." |
| Astronomy with a Stick:
Daytime Astronomy for Elementary and Middle School Students
"Changes in the length of daylight hours profoundly affect the daily
and annual rhythms of our lives. Yet studies have shown that even college
graduates fail to understand the relationships between the Sun and the Earth
that cause these changes (Sadler and Schneps 1988). Students who learn by
rote in a classroom do not fully understand or retain these important
concepts. Astronomy skills properly introduced in elementary school will
produce adults who understand the Earth's place in the universe.
You can help your upper elementary students experience
these relationships through indirect observations of the Sun on the school
playground and with models built in the classroom. These activities provide
a continuous exercise in critical thinking and combine well with practice in
the use of mathematics and language skills. The science information and
skills gained in the activities form a foundation for future studies in
astronomy and geography." |
| The International Planetarium
Society is the largest group of planetarium professionals in the world.
From its beginning in 1970, membership has grown to more than 600
planetarians, representing public schools, colleges and universities,
museums, and public facilities of all sizes around the globe. |
| The National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the
largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and
innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current
membership of more than 53,000 includes science teachers, science
supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry
representatives, and others involved in science education. |
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